Despite the rich stock of historic barns in the Wisconsin landscape, we see fewer attempts to save them. The threats to these buildings are many, including urban growth and its associated roadway expansion, improper maintenance and upkeep, and new construction techniques, materials, and design. The University of Wisconsin-Extension, along with the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation and the Wisconsin Historical Society, are spearheading a multifaceted approach aimed at saving many of Wisconsin's historic agricultural buildings. The Wisconsin Barn Preservation Program is aimed at both addressing public concerns and drawing attention to the importance of preserving the elements of Wisconsin's rural countryside, those elements that make it a unique part of America.

• An Update on the Farm Security Act of 2001
• Save $5 by purchasing "Giving Old Barns New Life" publications now
• Encouraging National Register Nominations
• Watch Local Public Television Listings for Airing of New Program: "Wisconsin Barns: Touchstones to the Past."

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